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🩺 Inclusive Pharmacy Packaging: Are We Forgetting Deaf Individuals?
Pharmacy products already feature Braille to help blind users identify medications. Since they rely on touch and hearing 🎧, this...
Tim Scannell
Apr 11, 20251 min read
📺 Did you know Deaf people in the UK still pay full price for a TV licence — despite facing limited access to content?
There’s no discount for Deaf or severely hard-of-hearing people, even though subtitles are often unreliable and BSL access is minimal. 🔍...
Tim Scannell
Apr 11, 20251 min read
Addressing the Challenges Faced by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community in the UK
📝 Recent reports and research shine a light on the ongoing struggles faced by Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in the UK, and it’s...
Tim Scannell
Apr 11, 20252 min read
🌍 Accessible Navigation for All: What About DeafBlind Users? 🦮📱
Technology has made great strides in helping blind users navigate the world using apps that provide audio cues, vibration alerts, and AI...
Tim Scannell
Apr 11, 20251 min read
Breaking Barriers: The Need for Guaranteed Interpreter Services 🚨
Access to communication is a fundamental right, yet many deaf individuals still face barriers when accessing essential services. In...
Tim Scannell
Apr 11, 20252 min read
🌍 Breaking Down Communication Barriers: Pedius vs. RogerVoice for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community 🌍
In the age of accessibility technology, tools like Pedius and RogerVoice are reshaping the way the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community...
Tim Scannell
Apr 11, 20252 min read
🚨 We Need More BSL & Deafblind Interpreters in the UK! 🚨
Did you know there is a severe shortage of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters and Deafblind interpreters in the UK? This gap leaves...
Tim Scannell
Mar 18, 20251 min read
🔑 Accessibility for All: A Game-Changer for Deaf & Disabled Communities
As we continue to push for greater inclusion, it’s clear that true accessibility goes beyond slogans and PR campaigns. It’s about...
Tim Scannell
Mar 18, 20251 min read
🚀 AI vs. Human Translators in Sign Language: Can You Tell the Difference? 🤖✋
As AI-powered Sign Language Recognition (SLR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) evolve, we’re breaking down communication barriers....
Tim Scannell
Mar 7, 20252 min read
Revolutionising Accessibility with Smart AR Glasses 🚀
Imagine a world where accessibility is seamlessly integrated into everyday life—no extra devices, no limitations, just inclusion at its...
Tim Scannell
Mar 7, 20251 min read
Why Sign Language Interpreters Are Essential in Live Broadcasts
Lately, I’ve seen some confusion around the role of sign language interpreters during live broadcasts. Some people think captions are...
Tim Scannell
Feb 21, 20252 min read
🎬 Struggling with Netflix subtitles? 📺
Laptop - Netflix subtitles I didn’t realise until now that Netflix lets you customise subtitle settings! ⚙️ The subtitles on Court of...
Tim Scannell
Feb 21, 20251 min read
How TV Subtitles Are Changing the Game for Deaf Sports Fans
Breaking Barriers: Making TV Subtitles Accessible for Deaf Sports Fans Hey everyone! 🚀 During Euro 2024, we noticed an important issue...
Tim Scannell
Oct 18, 20241 min read
🔊 Hearing Loop for Hearing Aids users: Enhancing Accessibility for All 🧏♂️🧏♀️ | 🇬🇧 What About Sign Language Assistance?
Bridging Communication Gaps with British Sign Language Hearing loops are pivotal in cutting out background noise in public spaces,...
Tim Scannell
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Emergency Help for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the UK - Defibrillator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfnFxiHsJOM Video transcript: Hello, I’m Tim Defibrillator pads are on my chest, and the person has...
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Inequality in Prison: Hearing vs Deaf Experience
https://youtu.be/kldKs2Q54S8?si=z4rp2RNXv9AAsvEc Video Transcript: Hello, today I am talking about prison. What’s hearing people going to...
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20242 min read
Breaking the Silence: Ensuring Accessible Healthcare for Deaf Patients
https://youtu.be/i1NE2qSntYo?si=6TadkH34vX_ia-nN Video transcript: Hello, YouTube here. I'm here to explain another story at the...
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20242 min read
Breaking Barriers: Accessible Job Descriptions for Deaf and BSL Individuals🌟
🌟 Join us in championing inclusivity! Let's discuss innovative ways to improve job descriptions for Deaf individuals. Together, we can...
Tim Scannell
Mar 27, 20241 min read
Breaking Barriers: Workplace Accessibility for Hearing Loss
Breaking Barriers: Workplace Accessibility for Hearing Loss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN3rigKmsYo Join the discussion on workplace...
Tim Scannell
Mar 22, 20241 min read
Breaking Barriers: Car Park Accessibility for the Deaf
🚗 Breaking Barriers: Car Park Accessibility for the Deaf 🚗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8cCm754_K4 Join Tim Scannell and other Deaf...
Tim Scannell
Mar 16, 20241 min read
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